Turbulent debates mark Cedar Rapids prohibition convention
The Cedar Rapids prohibition convention endured sharp clashes over a state ticket proposal. Ward B. Sherman withdrew his motion amid protests, Captain Van Zandt pressed for nomination, and accusations of bulldozing surfaced. The session adjourned after fiery exchanges, with later attendance swelling in the afternoon.
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Isaac Task
la Nmoille
Eliott
I. W. Muswell
Polk
C. ©. Brown
Howard
T. Kelley
Clineton
van Zandt
Scott
Nate A. Heed
Wapello
Capt van Zandt
Adina
Dubuque
D. Nichol
Clinton
O.‘f. Fuller
B. C. Barnes
Tama
H. W. Maxwell
Ward B. Sherman
Coromittes
Mr. Sherman
Tms
No 18
Foster
Nes
Allison
Des’ Moines
Woslan
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Fidler
Prohibition Party
Fidlar
Prohibition Convention Sparks Turmoil in Iowa Debate
A contentious Iowa Prohibitory Convention split over a pro prohibitionist ticket and a substitute resolution. Amid chaotic rules and heated clashes, Judge Maxwell defended temperance aims while critics accused rival leaders of demagoguery and political maneuvering. Women votes and a closed press incident intensified the fray.
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Trafic
Iowa
Commonwealth
Maxwell
Tudge Maxwell
Judge Maxwell
C. E. Brown
E.G Foster
D. H. Fidiar
van Zandt
Porter
Nichols
Hannah
Pinkham
TLB
Bebber
Messrs Fidlar
Allison
Jave Bhrew
Denver
United States
J. A. Nash
Des Moines
Carpenter
Campbell
Friends of Temperance
Friends of
Temperance
Sherman blamed for outsized role at Cedar Rapids convention
Sobviane Times reports Cedar Rapids convention observers found Sherman unusually restrained yet active in steering actions. It notes he originated moves toward nominating a ticket while aides including Fidlar and Van Zandt carried the fight. The paper warns against undue sympathy or credit for Sherman at this time.
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Sobviane Times
Cedar Rapids
Sherman
Towaure
Times
Fidlar
van Zandt
Bubib
Shilohs Consumption Cure Advertises Quick Relief
A maternal warning on coughs and croup links to consumption, touting Shilohs Consumption Cure with guaranteed results at 10, 50 cents and 1 dollar. The ad also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster for back or chest pain at 95 cents, sold by W L Weller and W Miffin.
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Shloh
Shiloh
W.L. Weller
W. Miffin
Canedy & Vosbureis
Ava
Lum
Gertie Laples
W. ES. Seneere
Bowen
Circuit Court of
Eet County
Tawa
Rock
Ober
Aoa
Samrlay
Tae Ihiow Gerieu Real Estate Wits Lol
Cio
Et Ramis
Tie County
Saws Rock
Yellow fever scare spreads through Memphis in late summer
The outbreak traced to New Orleans and Vicksburg last year shows Memphis facing panic as authorities attempt to quell fears. Last year’s epidemic killed about 20,000 nationwide with Memphis bearing 4,209 deaths, New Orleans 977, and Vicksburg 1,188. The disease waned only in late October.
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State
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Memphis
Shiloh's Vitalizer Praised by Iowa City Resident
J. G Starkey, a well known Iowa City citizen, reports long lasting gastric and liver ailments improved entirely by Shiloh's Vitalizer after trying many remedies. He calls it the best remedy he has known and notes it is sold by WL Weller and C W Miflin.
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Shiloh
W. L.weller
W. Mifflin
J. G Starkey
Iowa City
WL. Weller
C. W. Miflin
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Taudust
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Glinton County
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Cedat Rapids
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Town Avenue
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Chicago
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Linn Street
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Rlore
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Ann St
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Augusta
Frank Dvorak
South Commercial Street
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Sanex
Vuprr & Co
Portland
Maine
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New York
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H. D
Noa 13Th Street
Washington, D.C
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C. B. Blachley & Son
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Elgin Watches
Stratton’s
Tawa Avenue
Peata
Krebs Bros.c
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Washington and Brown Sts
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Gedar Rapids
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Commercial St
Cidar Rapids
Suri
W.S. Bradley & Bro
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